Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. It is designed to address skill gaps in the U.S. workforce while ensuring wage standards to protect both U.S. and H-1B workers. Employers must certify that they will pay H-1B workers wages equal to or greater than those of similarly qualified U.S. employees or the prevailing local wage.
The average approval rate for H-1B petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 97.3%. Locally, employers across all industries located within the South DFW News publication area submitted 164 petitions during the same period, achieving an approval rate of 98.8%.
While the Manufacturing industry led the H-1B filings with 94 petitions, representing 57.3% of all submissions in the South DFW News publication area during 2024, the next largest contributor was the Wholesale Trade industry, which accounted for 19 petitions and represented 11.6% of the total. Among petitions from employers in the Wholesale Trade industry, 94.7% were approved and 5.3% were denied.
The South DFW News publication area employers with the most petitions categorized under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 included Alcon Research, LLC, which filed 57 petitions with an approval rate of 100%, Alcon Vision, LLC with 24 petitions and an approval rate of 100%, and Sabre Communications, Corp., which filed four petitions with an approval rate of 100%.
Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the South DFW News publication area saw a 74.1% increase in the number of H-1B petitions during 2024.
The United States admits around 1 million legal immigrants annually, most of whom receive permanent residence (green cards) through family sponsorship or employment-based visas. In 2023, about 1.2 million immigrants were granted green cards, a return to pre-pandemic levels. Temporary visa programs, such as the H-1B for highly skilled workers and H-2A for seasonal agricultural workers, also play a critical role in filling workforce needs.
Public opinion on immigration varies, with 46% of Americans favoring maintaining current legal immigration levels, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. Additionally, 42% believe that highly skilled workers, such as scientists, doctors, and programmers, should be prioritized for legal immigration, compared to 25% who prioritize workers filling labor shortages and 19% who emphasize family sponsorship. Despite this, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for 63% of green cards issued in 2023.
The data in this article comes from the H-1B Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While USCIS strives for accuracy, manual data entry and errors on paper forms submitted by applicants or petitioners may result in discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | 94 | 57.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 19 | 11.6% | 94.7% | 5.3% |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13 | 7.9% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9 | 5.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | 7 | 4.3% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Information | 4 | 2.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 7 | Utilities | 3 | 1.8% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 1.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 8 | Educational Services | 2 | 1.2% | 50% | 50% |
| 10 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Public Administration | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Retail Trade | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 0.6% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industries | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Research, LLC | Manufacturing | 59 | 100% | 0% |
| Alcon Vision, LLC | Manufacturing | 25 | 100% | 0% |
| Mouser Electronics, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 17 | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Divine Express Auto Shipping | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7 | 100% | 0% |
| Sightspectrum, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Sabre Communications, Corp. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Solar SME, Inc. | Utilities | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Paxel Consulting, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Grossman Design Build, LLC | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Rime Downhole Technologies, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Con Real LP | Construction | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Powerhouse Retail Services, LLC | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| VBI Group, Inc. | Information, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| RGS It Solutions, LLC | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Raz Imports, Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Onepro Labs, LLC | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| 180 Multi Family Management, LLC | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Southwestern Adventist University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sporo Health, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Sportec Solutions, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Summit Casing Services, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Tandy Leather Company LP | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas Conference of Seventh Day Adventists | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Texas Solar Professional, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| The Brook Hill School, Inc. | Educational Services | 1 | 0% | 100% |
| Venus Industry, LLC | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Acuantia, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| American Completion Tools, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| CHS Architects, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Citizens National Bank of Texas | Finance and Insurance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| City of Crowley | Public Administration | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Con-Real LP | Construction | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Condor Coffee Company, LLC | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Crowley Saade Clinic PA | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| First Rate, Inc. | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Flex-N-Gate Texas, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Howell Instruments, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Industrial Screw Conveyors | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Inflection Point, LLC | Information | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Infosys Limited | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Junchuang North America, Inc. | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| LDS Premier Logistics, Inc. | Transportation and Warehousing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| MJB Wood Group, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Novelinks, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Ocean Blue Holdings, LLC | Retail Trade | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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